Ratings & Reviews
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Guidekin's take
Early access? in our Chichén Itzá Tours comparison. Meeting Point tier at €30 per person: first through the gate with an archaeologist guide, admission in; site tax by card, no meals. 4.87 from 2,286 reviews.
Trade-off: No meals; site tax by card at the gate.
Last checked: September 19, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryEarly morning at Chichén Itzá with a certified archaeologist guide who covers parts of the site standard tours skip, admission included, from a Cancún meeting point or with pickup. Meals are not included and a local site tax is paid by card, or bundled into the Deluxe tier. 4.87 from 2,286 reviews at €30 per person.
From the guide
Gain essential insights into Mexico’s past on a visit to Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist. Miss the crowds by visiting in the early morning, and see parts of the site that traditional tours don’t visit. With meeting points from Cancun, experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide.
Tour options
The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.
Meeting Point Cancún
from €30 / person
Guide: English, Spanish
Meeting Point: This option includes the pick up in one of the meeting points listed bellow.
VIP Tour with hotel pick up
from €75 / person
Guide: English, Spanish
This option includes:: Pick up at your hotel. Please provide us with your hotel name and adress to confirm the pick up time.
What this option includes
Pickup included
Schedule & Availability
Runs daily
Departs: 04:30
Scheduled through September 2027
This tour runs daily, departing at 04:30. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 20, 2026.
What's Included
Hotel pick up (except meeting point option)
Bilingual guide
Admission to Chichen Itzá
Round transportation from the meeting point (except pick up option)
Early Access to Chichen Itza
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Fee for use of video camera at Chichen Itza (between $10USD to $25USD)
Local tax of 44USD. Only credit card payment.
Itinerary
Start your day and head to Chichén Itzá early in the morning, giving you the chance to be among the first visitors to enter the archaeological site and enjoy it before the crowds arrive.
2h
Enjoy the serenity of an early morning visit to Chichén Itzá, arriving before the crowds to explore this extraordinary ancient city in peace. Capture stunning photos, take in the impressive architecture, and experience the site at its most tranquil. With exclusive early access, you’ll also return to your hotel sooner, giving you more time to enjoy the rest of your day. No unnecessary shopping stops just a seamless experience focused entirely on discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Chichén Itzá as you learn how this ancient city became one of the most important Mayan cultural and religious centers. Your expert guide will bring its history and mythology to life as you explore iconic landmarks, including the Temple of the Warriors, the Great Ball Court, and the legendary El Castillo.
Immerse yourself in an intimate and unforgettable Mayan adventure, away from the crowds, and discover why Chichén Itzá remains one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
2h
Admission included
The Temple of Kukulcán is a remarkable pre-Hispanic monument built in the 12th century by the Maya Itzá in Chichén Itzá, their powerful capital and one of the most important cities of the ancient Maya civilization.
Pass by
Departure & Return
Pickup includedThe exact pick up place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour
Start pointSmart Cancun (Av. Tulúm 4, capilla ecumenica, 77500 Cancún) at 5:40 am.
, Bus stop in front of the Presidente InterContinental Hotel (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 7.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 5:10 am., Go Mart Villas del Rey, next to the Crown Paradise Hotel (Punta Nizuc Cancún, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 4:30 am
End pointSmart Cancun (Av. Tulúm 4, capilla ecumenica, 77500 Cancún) at 5:40 am.
, Bus stop in front of the Presidente InterContinental Hotel (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 7.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 5:10 am., Go Mart Villas del Rey, next to the Crown Paradise Hotel (Punta Nizuc Cancún, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún) at 4:30 am
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
- All visitors to Chichen Itza need to pay a local tax of 44 USD. Only credit card payment the day of the tour or before by Paypal. This fee is included in the Deluxe Option
- Note: The tour is on shared basis and there is a private guide per each group of up to 20 people
- For safety reasons, all infants are required to travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Amigo Tours does not provide child safety seats, so customers must bring their own. As the child restraint system occupies a seat, a fee will be charged to reserve and guarantee a seat on the bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |